Lincoln — Bernadine Joyce Rempe, 70, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
No Services are scheduled at this time.
A private celebration of life amongst her family will be held.
Bernadine Joyce Francis was born on August 20, 1955, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of John C. And Lucille Kathyrn Melburger Francis.
She is survived by her life partner of 18 years: Will Wilson, one daughter: Shawna Wasinger, one son: Jeremy (Jennifer Dragoo) Wasinger, six grandchildren: Aleczander James Dean Sisk, Alaina Rachel Sisk, Derek Allen Griffie, Logan Wasinger, and Ayla Wasinger, along with her grandpups that adored her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Bertha and Shiela.
Joyce had been employed as a CNA where she loved her job and her patients. She had also worked as a property Manager,
Joyce was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed singing, playing her keyboard and writing. She will be remembered for loving her family. She loved her grandchildren and would do anything for them.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association
Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.